This rose was growing in our garden when we took it over, on a trellis against an east facing wall of an iron oxide red shed. An ancient specimen that appeared to be neglected and badly butchered for years. After a good pruning in early spring, a second spring pruning to cut back the yellow canes covered in black spot, and a lot of heavy spraying, this rose grew back with a vengeance, quickly reaching over two meters high with the top cascading out over our heads. The blooms were showy and well formed, but lacked charm and fragrance. The color was clear and bright, but also lacked charm and disappeared against the color of the wall. We replaced the entire plant after painting the shed.

I purchased this rose in a pot in the spring before it bloomed. I selected it as it should be the healthiest of the Bee's Paradise/Bienenweide series. I thought it would fit well into a mixed border I use to help attract pollinators to my vegetable garden. I am very happy with the low, bushy growth habit and the dark, healthy leaves. The flowers, however, are a major disappointment. The color is just a little *too* vivid, almost a bit garish. The blooms look badly beaten up and lose most of their petals after a day or two, even in good weather. The biggest disappointment is that the bees and hoverflies that swarm over my cornflowers and borage almost ignore this rose. To be honest, I do too, now. I am planing on pulling this up to throw out or give it to a neighbor in the fall. A pity as this is such a healthy, beautiful little shrub.